US AIR WAR COLLEGE STUDENTS VISITS GAFCSC

Students from the United States Air War College have paid an educational study visit to the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) at Otu Barracks, Teshie.

The team, comprising nine students and an instructor, was led by Colonel (Col) Amanda Watkins. The visit formed part of the US Air War College’s National Security Studies programme aimed to expose students to strategic-level perspectives on Ghana and the wider West African security environment.

During the visit, the Chief Instructor (Joint Studies) at GAFCSC, Colonel (Col) Kobby Ackah delivered a comprehensive presentation dubbed “The Role of GAFCSC in Shaping Political, Military, Economic and Social Dimensions of Regional Security and Strategic Leadership”. The presentation outlined the College’s institutional framework, programme structure, module composition, research outputs including the African Journal, and its public lecture series.

The leader from the US Air War College students, Colonel (Col) Amanda Watkins, in her remarks, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and candid engagements. She noted that the interaction had enriched the delegation’s understanding of the strategic dynamics within Ghana and the West African sub-region.

The Commandant of GAFCSC, Major General (Maj Gen) Jackson Wonje, welcomed the students and underscored the importance of sustained professional military education engagements between partner institutions. He provided an overview of the College’s mandate, academic structure, and its contributions to strategic leadership development within the Ghana Armed Forces and allied services. He further highlighted GAFCSC’s collaborative partnerships with national and international stakeholders in advancing regional security discourse.

As a symbolic reflection of the strong professional ties between both institutions, the Commandant and the Leader exchanged plaques and souvenirs to commemorate the visit. Afterwards, the team were given a guided tour of the GAFCSC and later the Commandant and his entourage had a group photograph with the students.

By Akuamoah-Boateng Sarah